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June Update: PlayStation 6 and PlayStation Portable future visions

 The recent PlayStation video about the "simulated" technology in development, discussed between AMD and Sony engineers that will power the PlayStation 6 was interesting from a geek point of view. But from a gameplay perspective, there is - IMO - no need for a PlayStation 6 for another few years. Especially with the limp Xbox is-it-isn't-it launch .  June 2026 Update : The latest snippet of gossip for Sony's next-gen systems is a modular/external drive that will connect to both devices. Allowing installation on the portable of physical games, and reducing the cost of the PS6 by making the Blu-ray an accessory (like the PS5 Slim).  I prefer the idea of a dedicated dock on the PS6 that connects the next Portable to your entire PSN library, and they'd better make it work as an extra controller, but I'm sure there are practical benefits to the extra drive.   That should also boost sales of PS4 and PS5 physical games, especially on the second-hand market, as folk...

PlayStation TV prices head back down in the US

After a seasonal price cut from $99 to $79 in many US retailers, the PS TV quickly went back to full price. But, it looks like Sony is getting ready to drop the price on a more permanent basis, probably in reaction to the modest-to-negligible sales it managed.

Most of the major retailers are already cutting the price and while Sony might try and keep this quiet, dare it actually promote the Vita in any way, it should be the new RRP soon enough. Perhaps promoting it as a cheap PlayStation Now device will be Sony's next step.

With plenty of other micro consoles out there, and new devices like the Forge from Razer with more modern specs, could Sony be leaving a second gadget to drift in the wind in short order.


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